This inexpensive food sold in supermarkets is “the healthiest in the world,” according to this study.

Daily eating habits have a big impact on our physical and mental health. Eating a healthy, varied and balanced diet promotes overall well-being and provides the body with the energy it needs to function well. The problem is that it’s not always easy to know what to fill your plate with…

Fruits, dried fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains… While there is no shortage of options, the key is first and foremost to consume fresh foods that are nutrient-dense, minimally processed and low in fat, salt and sugar. In this article we will tell you about the option “the healthiest in the world“…

Science says watercress is “the healthiest food in the world”

Science says so! After analyzing the nutritional value of a number of different foods, including comparing their vitamin and mineral content, researchers from William Paterson University (New Jersey) reached their verdict. In their opinion, watercress is “The only food to achieve a nutrient density score of 100.“

This vegetable is used very little in French cuisine, but it is still worth eating! Fiber, vitamins, polyphenols, proteins, calcium, potassium, iron, zinc, thiamine… a simple 100 gram serving is enough to replenish your nutritional levels. Treated as “the healthiest in the world“, this superfood combines qualities.

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Focus on the many benefits of watercress for your entire body.

Composed mostly of water (more than 93%), this leafy cruciferous vegetable has very few calories. The simple fact of regularly adding it to your plate contributes to overall health prevention. Antioxidant, diuretic, tonic… Watercress has the ability to deeply remove toxins from the body.

Able to promote proper functioning of transport and maintain eye health, this food is an excellent ally for the entire body. In the long term, it will even reduce the risk of certain types of cancer and cardiovascular disease due to its rich and (very) complete nutritional composition. What could be better?

How to include watercress in your diet?

Watercress, sold in bunches in supermarkets, usually has a low price, making it accessible to everyone. However, its consumption is not very widespread. This easy-to-prepare vegetable can be eaten at any time of the year (or almost) thanks to its different varieties that rotate throughout the year.

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Eat it in a salad, on a platter with sauce, in soup or why not on toast… Watercress appears on the plate in a thousand and one ways. To make the right selection on the shelves, experts recommend looking for leaves that are slightly moist, green, and tightly packed. Conversely, when their appearance is faded and yellowed, it is better to turn away from them. This is good to know!